Thai Butternut Squash Lentil Soup

The title is long but this delicious soup comes together quite quickly. Full of nutrient dense vegetables and lentils you will get a hearty meal in this one pot soup.

I find that once the weather turns from hot to warm I want soup. I still have to eat it with the air conditioning on, but hey, it's fall in Hawaii. Lentils are a nutritious inexpensive food and they are full of protein, fiber, potassium, and iron.

This recipe is very easy to double and freeze if you enjoy batch cooking. Put into an air-tight container and freeze for up to 2 months. You can easily make this vegan by using vegetable stock, I've done that and it's yummy.

Thai Butternut Lentil Soup

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Thai Butternut Lentil Soup

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Author: Martha Saunders

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Full of nutrient dense vegetables this lentil soup is hearty and filling.

IngredientsUSMetric

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 4 cups butternut squash, small cubes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 Tbsp curry powder
• 1 can coconut milk, 15 oz.
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup brown lentils, rinsed and sorted

Instructions

1. In a Dutch oven sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and butternut squash in the oil for 5-6 minutes on medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, and curry powder and stir to combine. Let cook for 2-3 minutes more.
3. Add the coconut milk and broth. Let cook on medium to medium-high heat until all vegetables are soft. Test with a fork, once they are soft using an emersion blender blend up into a smooth puree.
4. Add the lentils and bring to boil on medium-high heat. Cover and let simmer on low for about 20 minutes. Stirring periodically. You can add a little more broth or water if you’d like it a thinner consistency.
5. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Additional twists: Add cubed ham (I did in my photo) or bacon bits or 2 cups of fresh spinach and let cook for 2-3 minutes. Squeeze a fresh lime for added acidic kick, or sprinkle fresh cilantro on top just before serving. This recipe is flexible so have fun and put your own spin on it.